Fresh New Zealand Beef Half-Carcass
Chilled half-carcass of grass-fed beef from New Zealand, around 250 kg, compliant with 213,402 MT U.S. quota in note 3. Retains bones and fat trim; imported for fabrication into retail cuts. Covered by HTS 0201.10.10.90 for other quota-described carcasses.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for frozen equivalent
Frozen half-carcasses from quota countries classify under 0202.20.10, distinct from chilled.
If from non-quota countries
Imports from countries without note 3 quotas (beyond listed limits) use 0201.10.90.
If offal is separated and imported alone
Bovine livers or other offal from carcasses classify under Chapter 2 heading 0206/07, not meat carcasses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Monitor quarterly quota usage for New Zealand; coordinate with importers to stay within annual limits
• Use refrigerated containers maintaining 0-4°C; provide chain-of-custody docs to affirm fresh/chilled status
• Declare dutiable weight as entire half-carcass; normal shrink or trim not deductible
Related Products under HTS 0201.10.10.90
Fresh Argentine Beef Half-Carcass
A chilled half-carcass of bovine meat from Argentina, weighing approximately 200-300 kg, entered under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 3 to Chapter 2. It consists of the fore and hind quarters with bones, fat, and hide attached, suitable for further butchering. Classified under 0201.10.10.90 as 'other' carcasses and half-carcasses meeting quota requirements.
Chilled Australian Beef Carcass
Full chilled bovine carcass from Australia, typically 300-400 kg, entered under the 378,214 MT quota of U.S. note 3. Includes head, hide, bones, and fat; destined for wholesale meat processors. Fits 0201.10.10.90 as 'other' quota-eligible fresh/chilled carcasses.
Chilled Uruguayan Beef Carcass
Complete chilled beef carcass from Uruguay, entered under 20,000 MT quota provisions of U.S. note 3. Weighs 350 kg with full bones and hide; for industrial meat packing. HTS 0201.10.10.90 applies to such 'other' described items.
Quota Beef Half-Carcass from UK
Chilled bovine half-carcass sourced from the United Kingdom, compliant with 13,000 MT quota in additional U.S. note 3. Features standard fore/hind sections with attached fat and bone. Classed under 0201.10.10.90 as other quota-eligible fresh meat.
Fresh Mexican Beef Carcass (Quota Exempt)
Chilled full carcass of beef from Mexico, entered without aggregate quota limit per U.S. note 3. Approximately 320 kg, intact with hide and viscera removed. Qualifies for 0201.10.10.90 as described 'other' under chapter provisions.